"Oftan Katakhrom". Drops for eyes "Oftan Katakhrom": application, analogues

Cataract, myopia, inflammation of the ocular membrane - all these unpleasant diseases can affect any person. After all, we spend too much time at the PC monitor, and perhaps many have a congenital predisposition to various ailments. However, do not despair - it is necessary to choose an effective drug and begin treatment! Ophthalmic means - drops "Oftan Katakhrom" have perfectly proved. Long-term therapy has a positive effect and helps to avoid surgery for cataracts and other diseases.

Principle of action of the drug

The mechanism of the effect of drops "Oftan Kathahrom" is due to the antioxidant and nutritional effects of the main active ingredients of the composition on the eye (nicotinamide, cytochrome C, adenosine). Nicotinamide is an important structural element that can stop the development of cataracts by updating the cells of the eye crystal. Cytochrome C is able to neutralize oxygen radicals, which form directly in the cornea of the eye. The compound acts as a powerful antioxidant in the lens. Cytochrome inhibits cytochrome oxidase and, thus, prevents the appearance of tumors that lead to cataracts.

Adenosine promotes vasodilation and perfusion in the eye, increases the outflow of toxic metabolites, improving the exchange of internal fluids. In addition, this compound stops the development of conjunctivitis, renews DNA and stimulates energy metabolism metabolism in the lens of the eye.

The active compound is able to exert a disinfectant effect on the surface of the eye, moisturize the mucous membrane and prevent the development of bacterial infections.

Form release and composition of the medicine

The drug "Oftan Katakhrom" is an ophthalmic solution, which is made in the form of a transparent reddish liquid. Composition of drops:

• Cytochrome C.
• Sodium succinate.
• Adenosine.
• Sorbitol.
• Chloride of benzalkonium.
• Nicotinamide.
• Water.
• Monosodium and disubstituted sodium phosphate are two-water.

Drops are available in vials and equipped with a dropper.

Healing properties

Ingredients that are present in the drug "Oftan Catachrom", take part in the cellular exchange, activate the regeneration of the eye tissues. The drug is used in the postoperative period - this allows you to accelerate the process of healing and repair of eye tissues. Therapeutic properties of the drug:

• Helps restore the lens tissue.
• It acts as an antioxidant.
• Significantly improves metabolic processes in the tissues of the eye.
• Moisturizes and nourishes the eyeball with beneficial substances.
• The medicine has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
• The drug helps to improve the condition of vision with myopia.

Active substances complex effect on the eye tissue, providing not only a curative effect, but also carrying out the prevention of various ophthalmic disorders.

Pharmacokinetics

Drops of "Oftan Katakhrom" have in their composition components that are completely metabolized by the body and are excreted naturally. It is this quality that allows patients to avoid many side effects when using the drug.

Cytochrome C enters the cornea and completely breaks down into metabolites, which are excreted with bile and urine. Adenosine enters the tissues and is evenly distributed after 1 minute after instillation of drops into the eyes. A component is shown in the form of decomposed compounds by the kidneys. Nicotinamide is also rapidly absorbed by the tissues and distributed. The component breaks down into two metabolites: niacin and nicotinamidease. They are excreted in the urine.

How to apply

Please note, the drug can be prescribed to you only by your doctor. If you have not been examined and you are not diagnosed correctly, the medicine may cause irreparable harm to your health. As a rule, the solution is instilled in the affected eyes by 1-2 drops up to 3 times a day. Gently pull the lower eyelid, slightly tilt the head and look up, the solution must completely reach the surface of the mucous membrane.

Depending on the severity of the disease, the dose can be adjusted both upward and downward. The course of treatment with drops is quite long and is up to 6 months. Only such a long period of therapy can have a positive effect on the eyes.

If you wear contact lenses, they should be removed before instillation of the drug. They can be used only 30 minutes after the treatment. Make sure that the tip of the dropper does not come into contact with foreign objects - otherwise you risk putting the infection in your eyes.

The active components of the droplets tend to break down under the influence of high temperatures. So store the bottle at a temperature not exceeding +8 - +15 ° C. Pharmacists recommend keeping the liquid in the refrigerator. However, do not use a medicine that has been leaked for 1 month.

Adverse Reactions

Drops for eyes "Oftan Katakhrom" can cause in patients side reactions:

• After the drops get on the mucous membrane, a person can feel a slight or severe burning or tingling. But, as a rule, this phenomenon quickly passes - in about 10-15 minutes.
• There are cases of allergic conjunctivitis, severe itching of the upper and lower eyelids, contact dermatitis.
• Less often, there are cases of skin rashes and facial swelling, if such a symptom appears, you should immediately contact a doctor.
• Nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath.
• Arterial hypotension.
• The drug may have a vasodilator effect, so you can feel the hot flashes of heat, feel the pulse in your head. In rare cases, loss of consciousness is possible.

An overdose of the drug

Due to high bioavailability cases of overdose drops practically do not happen. Components, getting into the blood, quickly absorbed and destroyed, turning into harmless metabolites. But if there was an accidental overdose, it is necessary to stop the therapy and contact the doctor. As a rule, symptomatic treatment is quite enough, and all the side effects go away, do not harm the patient's health.

Pregnant and nursing mothers

This drug is not recommended for women during pregnancy and lactation. This restriction is caused by a lack of information on the effect of the drug on the fetus and breast milk. It is not necessary to prescribe a drop of "Katachrom" to children under 14 years old - there are no results of therapeutic studies for this category of patients.

Special instructions

Do not use the drug for patients who suffer from glaucoma. However, the drops of "Oftan Katakhrom" with myopia (myopia) have proved themselves positively in the complex treatment of the treatment of this disease.

It is forbidden to use the drug in the form of injections and to use it orally. Do not use the medicine if you have an allergy to at least one component of the drug.

If you undergo a comprehensive treatment for cataracts or other diseases, do not use drops with other drugs at the same time - make an interval of at least 15-20 minutes and only then bury the liquid.

For people who work with precise mechanisms or drive a machine, it is contraindicated to perform work immediately after the therapy with drops. Blurred vision may occur - wait until the objects are clearly visible again, and dizziness disappears.

The drops contain benzalkonite chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Therefore, do not use the medicine without removing them.

Drug analogues

If you could not find the drug "Oftan Katakhrom", the analogs having a similar mechanism of action in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases, can be found quite realistically:

• Drops "Hrustalin" - have a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect.
• The drug "Quinaks".
• Means "Emoksilin".
• The drug "Taufon" - this remedy has a wide range of effects. It is used in the treatment of corneal dystrophy.
• Tablets "Catalin".
• Tonic of Ujjal. This product clears the lens of the eye, preventing surgical intervention.
• The drug is Vita-Yodurup.

Remember that each remedy has specific components that can cause you to have an allergic reaction, so before using analogues, be sure to get a medical consultation.

Patient Reviews

Note that this drug is used in ophthalmology quite often, because it has a fairly wide range of effects. However, eye drops "Oftan Katakhrom" (the reviews confirm this) are not suitable for everyone. In some patients, they have a positive effect, but others do not help at all, and in some cases even aggravate the course of the disease.

However, due to the balanced composition and economic availability of a drop of "Oftan Katakhrom", the price of which is approximately 170 - 200 rubles, can be called a popular means.

Do not ignore eye diseases - the earlier you start complex therapy, the higher the chance that you will not lose sight and avoid surgical intervention.